ASTM D5/D5M-13 PDF

Scope: 5.1 The penetration test is used as a measure of consistency. Higher values of penetration indicate softer consistency.

1.1 This test method covers determination of the penetration of semi-solid and solid bituminous materials.

1.2 The needles, containers and other conditions described in this test method provide for the determinations of penetrations up to 500.
Note 1—For guidance in preparing and testing emulsion residue specimens for this test method, please refer to Section 35 of Test Method D244.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D5/D5M-13 Referenced Document

ASTM D244 Standard Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified Asphalts
ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM E1137/E1137M Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
ASTM E2251 Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
ASTM E77 Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers

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